Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 656

“Really?” This time, Pete was the one who was surprised

When he first heard that the women trapped in the bomb shelter had been rescued, he considered many possible culprits. But he hadn’t expected it to be Felicia.

“How did she get involved in this? Pete’s expression hardened, but he quickly relaxed, taking a sip of the wine at his side. A familiar smirk curled on his lips. “Interesting No wonder Mr. Russell has his eyes on her. She’s certainly different”

“Forget about being different! My plan is urgent, and we can’t afford any more delays! Besides, that woman isn’t alone. She has a whole group protecting her. I barely escaped capture today!

me

The hooded man’s tone was laced with fury. He had always been untouchable. Yet today, he had been forced into such a disgraceful retreat. His eyes gleamed coldly. “We need to

fast No more statine!”

Pete didn’t argue. Instead, he nodded cooperatively. “Understood. I’ll have someone lure Felicia out. Once she’s within reach, you can use the bronze bell to control her. She’ll be ready to execute new commands when she loses consciousness.”

risk. The hooded man’s anger simmered down, though he still cast

the plan…or was he

the hooded man’s eyes as he bluntly asked, “What

down. “No need to be so tense, sir. Aren’t we

even prepared a little surprise for

cue, footsteps echoed from behind a decorative screen. A delicate

were pressed into a tense line. There was no

was also a certain sharpness

before turning back to Pete. “What’s

n her gaze, only

tone remained light even as his words carried an unmistakable chill. “This is my plan. She’s Johanna. I brought her out of the Russell residence.

a

you involved, it will.” Pete

the power to wield the bronze bell. Their ability to control

the hooded man, the bronze bell